It’s beauty cannot be captured in pictures. You have to see it with your very own eyes, feel its enigma and breathe the mountain air to make the experience complete. Mount Pulag is Luzon’s highest peak at 2,926m and is one of the most famous mountains in the Philippines. It is the third highest mountain in the Philippines, next to Mount Apo and Mount Dulang-dulang. You will be starting this Enigma Trek at Batad Rice Terraces, arguably the most beautiful rice terraces in the world.

One of the most well-maintained national parks in the country, it is home of the nation’s rare and endangered species of flora, fauna and home to some of North Luzon’s ethnic tribes. It is a mountain worth climbing, both for its challenging trails and its natural beauty.

At a Glance:

Good level of fitness required

Batad Rice Terraces, arguably the most beautiful rice terraces in the world.

Hike the 3rd highest and most famous mountains in the Philippines

Travelling with an amazing group of women trekkers – there will be opportunities to meet and bond prior to trip

Day 1Depart Singapore early evening and arrive in ManilaTake a private night bus to Mt Pulag. (7-8 hour drive)

Day 2Arrival in Baguio and transfer to another bus. Breakfast on route and scenic stops along the way before arriving at our homestay for lunch. Relax, dinner and early to sleep.

Sleep: HomestayFood: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3Early start in the morning for our sunrise summit assault. Here we pass by Pine forest, Mossy forest and the grass land before finally arriving at the highest peak of Luzon and the third highest mountain in the Philippines!

Enjoy hiking along the ridges of the summit before descending.

We descend after using the same trail and head back to our home-stay for lunch, a shower and pack up.

Option 1. To return to Manila and fly back to Singapore

Option 2. Continue to Banaue for more trekking

Sleep: Option 2: Baguio homestay Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4Following breakfast, head to the Bangaan Rice Terraces, a UNESCO world heritage sight. This is where we start our trek to Batad, known for its amphitheater like rice terraces and another UNESCO World heritage site. The trek to Batad will take around 5 hours. In Batad, we will get to experience how rice wine is made before ending the night with a healthy local dinner.

Sleep: Homestay at BatadFood: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Early in the morning we wake up for breakfast and head to Tapiyah waterfalls where we will be trekking along the rice terraces of Batad. Enjoy a swim and snack before heading back to the homestay for brunch.

We then prepare to trek back to the Saddle point where we will travel back to Banaue, and catch the night bus to Manila.